I saw Dr. Chao for an explant & lift about 6 months ago and it had to have been one of the best…read moredecisions of my life. A little backstory - I had breast implants for about 12 years and truthfully after year 5 or so I started to feel they didn't look good, had gotten bigger, were not lifted anymore and just didn't suit my small frame. I went back to my original plastic surgeon about 2 years ago and told him I hated my breasts and was considering just removing them. He convinced me that all I needed was a lift and we could put a new implant in but that it wouldn't look good if I removed the implant entirely. So of course, I was convinced and went through with the surgery hoping and praying I'd love my new (smaller) breasts. Fast forward a few months, my breasts looked the EXACT same. They didn't look any smaller, the lift had barely done much and I just internally felt so defeated and depressed about it. I kept trying to convince myself this is just the body I have to deal with now but ultimately I was so unhappy. About 7 months ago, I researched new surgeons and found Dr. Chao. Upon meeting with him he actually LISTENED to what I had been through & what I actually wanted. He asked me to show him images of what I physically wanted my breasts to look like and that was that of a small B cup. He told me he completely understood and he WOULD get me to look exactly like my inspo photos. I felt so relieved and excited. He ended up removing the implants, capsule & did a lift. Immediately coming out of the surgery I remember waking up, looking down and terrified that it would look the same. When I looked down this time although swollen post surgery, I could have jumped with joy because they were significantly smaller. I couldn't believe it. Fast forward 6 months I now have the EXACT breasts I wanted - a small B cup. The breasts are actually lifted this time and look BETTER than when I had implants although the previous surgeon told me they would never look good. Long story short - I am so grateful for Dr. Chao who actually LISTENED to me and gave me exactly what I wanted. I've truly never been happier in my skin.

Let me first start out with I was originally a patient of Dr. Pousti. I cannot believe Dr. Pousti…read moresold his clientelle to Dr. Chou. I'm embarrassed to say I had 5 procedures with Dr. Chou in a matter of 1 yr 1/2 time span and with every procedure there was complications after. It seems like he was initially trying to help but I honestly don't think he's capable of good results. In March of 2022 my 1st surgery with Dr. Chou I developed a capsular contracture within a month. June of 2022 under local did a steroid shot and scrapped scar tissue, this did nothing. Felt like my boob went even higher after that. 2nd surgery was November 2022 changed out right breast implant only, did steroid shot along with a mesh fish skin internal bra and stem cell injection. My boob bottomed out almost immediately afterward. So I went from one boob normal and the other boob really high to super low. I tried to disguise my unevenness for over a year. I thought my body was rejecting the implant so I chose to explant. April 2023 was my explant with capsulectomy. He could not do a lift at the time because my skin was so thin, creapy and I was left with big creases in my flat chest (could fit three fingers inside crease of my boob) I was completely devastated. In July 2023 my 4th surgery I had a lift with fat transfer and I specifically said if I do lipo I want to do the J Plasma type lipo. I don't find out until a week later they he did regular lipo because he said my skin was tighting that I didn't need it. It was very disturbing that a Dr. made a decision with out my consent while I was under. He could have called my husband but didn't. He did end up reimbursing me back for the J Plasma upgrade. After this surgery my breasts were still deformed and asymmetric. None of the fat from the fat transfer stayed. I had what felt like a stone of scar tissue on right boob which was a sermona. During this time these problems really affected my self confidence. For 2 years it was not a good outcome and felt like I was still masking the problem. During the time from my very 1st surgery to my last with Dr Chou I went in prob over 80 times to get ultrasound treatments on boob and I have to say the only thing good about this office is that the girls are nice. I decided not to give up on myself and explore other doctors after all the procedures with Dr. Chou. I didn't want one doctors failure to discourage me. I got another fat transfer in April 2024 with a new Doctor and now my boobs are even with no problems. Turns out I still had my capsules in my boobs which I thought they were taken out with my April 2023 explant ( I requested a few times after explant to see pictures and never recieved) and also had a detached pec muscle. My new dr said that as soon as he took capsules out my boobs released and dead fat from my previous fat transfer was stuck to the capsules along with a bunch of blue sutchers (not dissolvable) left inside of me. I do not recommend Dr. Chou.

I just had my second surgery with Vive Plastic and im very happy with my results from both…read moresurgeries. A special thanks to my coordinator Melissa she was attentive and helpful every time I called her. My doctor this time was Dr.Grano and he check up on me before and after my surgery and answered all my questions and gave me the results that I wanted..I plan on seeing him again for my breast surgery.. I highly recommend Vive and Melissa:)

My experience at Viva Plastic Surgery Recovery Home was extremely disappointing. I would never…read morerecommend this place to anyone, not even my worst enemy. Before booking, they were very reassuring and made everything sound professional, safe, and like I would receive proper post-surgical support. They will sweet talk you in the beginning, but once your surgery is over, you are vulnerable, unable to do much for yourself, and they already have your money, the level of care and communication changes completely. Before my surgery, I was very clear with Vive that I needed assistance during my recovery. I explained that I had previously experienced complications after a breast surgery, including collapsed lungs from doing too much physical activity too soon. I specifically told them about this because I had been instructed to avoid lifting or straining during my recovery. I was reassured that I would not have to worry because they would help me and that I would not be expected to do any lifting or strenuous activity during my first few days. However, during my first night at the recovery home, there was a shift change between the morning and evening nursing staff. When I needed assistance getting up to use the restroom, I was told that I could do it myself. Instead of receiving the help I was told would be provided, I was given a walker and expected to lift myself from the toilet and bed on my own. Keep in mind, I had just undergone arm liposuction and had almost no strength in my arms. I was in extreme pain, and it had not even been 24 hours since my surgery. Expecting me to lift myself during that time was not the level of assistance I had been promised. The care I received was not what was explained to me before booking. At one point, I asked the nurse for toilet paper because there was none available. I was told they did not have access to it because it was locked up after the housekeeper left. I was left without proper sanitation and had to wait until the next morning. I also asked if my gauze could be changed before going to bed because I was leaking through my faja and pajamas. I was told it would be done in the morning instead. I immediately informed management the following morning about what had happened, but instead of addressing my concerns, they dismissed my experience and justified the nurse's actions by saying they encourage patients to be independent. There is a significant difference between encouraging independence and failing to provide necessary assistance to a patient who is less than 24 hours post-op, in severe pain, and who had clearly disclosed prior medical complications before surgery. A recovery home should prioritize a patient's safety, comfort, hygiene, and health. Unfortunately, my experience was the opposite. Once payment was made, I felt like the concern, communication, and quality of care disappeared. I would not recommend this place to anyone expecting professional, compassionate, and attentive post-surgical care. Warning to anyone considering staying here: Please do your own research before trusting this recovery home or the surgical center with your health and recovery. I am sharing my personal experience so others can make an informed decision. If you have any questions about what I experienced, you are welcome to contact me at astridsalgado1999@gmail.com. I have retained photographs, invoices, emails, text message conversations with the coordinator and staff, and other documentation related to my stay. I am willing to share the documentation I have so others can better understand my experience before making their own decision.

This was my second surgery with Dr. Flores and his team. I have been overjoyed with both…read moreexperiences. At age 71, I am proof that you are never too old to undergo this type of surgery! My facelift a year ago is still amazing. This year I had a circular fleur de lis and arm surgery. I had a lot of excess skin from weight loss. Once again my experience with Dr. Flores and team was flawless, from initial contacts throughout the recovery center and post appointments. I am 3 months post op and couldn't be happier. Dr. Yesenia is in regular contact and always answers my questions promptly. All the after care advice I have been given is spot on. I can't imagine ever choosing a different surgeon and team in the future.

Hola Hola Pues en resumen me sentí en casa…read more Soy el 1ero de la familia q viaja a Tijuana a hacerme un procedimiento estético y la verdad tenía muchos nervios pero muchos Ya luego con la atención q me brindaron desde la conversación por whats up Y ya después en persona antes de la cirugía me sentí cómodo pero muy cómodo. Después de la sirujia todo era nuevo pero gracias a q me explicaron con detalles lo q estaba pasando y lo q hiba a pasar pude estar trankilo y seguir el procedimiento con la seguridad dq todo hiba a estar bien, pero muy bien. Gracias al quipo x las atenciones que me brindaron y que todavía siguen al tanto de mi recuperación. Me considero cliente leal de ahora en adelante.

Where do I start! I have had trouble with ingrown toe nails for over 25 years! I came today, and…read morewow, what a relief!!! After my treatment, I am ready to start playing tennis again!!!!! A couple days after my treatment, I had a question, and so I texted Dr Que on his personal cell phone, and amazingly he responded immediately, wow, it shows he really cares about his patients!!! I was also impressed how attentive and caring Anna, Susan and Jessica were, they treated me so well! I absolutely recommend Absolute Foot Care! Thank you so very much Dr. Que and wonderful staff!!!

I'm sueing him for medical negligence. Lying and refusing care my PCP wants me to have. He yelled…read moreat me disrespected me treated me inhumanely.

Just gave birth couple months ago & I hesitated to continue my facial membership at first thinking…read moreI wouldn't have no time to go once the baby is out. Good thing I kept it! I am a busy mom now and the 1 hour facial is much needed and heavenly. Makes me feel wonderful & still realizes that I am my own person & still have to take care of myself. So for all the momma's out there I highly suggest to treat yourself with facial at Spa Divino, you will feel great & refresh. I usually see Brenda but due to schedule conflicts I lately been seeing Kim. They are both super nice & have a magic touch that transforms your skin super healthy & glowing. Kim is also great with shaping eyebrows! Look for any of them you will never be disappointed! Also, the shoulder massage that comes with the facial is so amaaaaazing!! Hopefully soon they will offer massage service too!

Mediocre service at best. I was left in the room for 25 minutes and had to ask the front desk to…read morelocate the aesthetician. After they tracked her down I asked her what had happened and she stated "well I decided to stop into the OR and see if they needed anything but you told me today was your day off so I figured it wouldn't be a big deal." Yes, I did mention that it was my day off, but that doesn't mean I want to sit in a stuffy little room staring at half naked women on a tv screen for 25 minutes. In terms of the location it's beautiful and clean inside and the front desk staff was very pleasant, but sometimes all it takes it one bad first impression to ruin what should have been a enjoyable experience.

He was an awful surgeon. I was NOTTTTT Numb and he continued to do surgery on me and told me to cry…read moreless. I was moving too much and they held me down to help me cry less. Then they started back doing surgery on me with no numbing for the pain. Worst surgery ever! He told my mom I was overly emotional during the surgery. That was bc I was in PAIN the entire time! He even asked me at least ten times if I was in pain during the hour and fifteen minute surgery and every time I said I was!!!! That didn't stop him. No remorse! Jerk! Awful! Never go to him!

I really like Dr Taylor. He takes his time with you. I never feel rushed. He actually listens to…read moreall of your concerns and provides very logical conclusions and treatment options. He has a great sense of humor also! His staff are professional, competent and very personable. If you have to visit an ENT, you would have trouble finding someone better!

Dr. Michael Lenihan performed arthroscopic surgery on my knee. What a great orthopedic surgeon (and…read morea genuinely nice person)! What a fantastic experience! I did not realize in 2019 such great and caring medical treatment was still available. Dr. Lenihan was recommended to me by my primary care physician who had known him for years for his work with sports teams. He is thoughtful, fully answers every question and explains everything to my satisfaction which is very important to me. I never felt like he was trying to rush me out of his office to get to his next appointment. I have seen some other comments about the staff being rude or too busy to be bothered. I can say on my mid afternoon first visit the reception area was pretty full and there were a few people in line waiting to check in. The ladies behind the reception desk seemed extremely busy (and they were working hard and not just sitting around texting and chatting with each other). After a while I was getting a little frustrated but took a deep breath and said to myself "let's just play this out and see what happens". I am glad I did. On my second visit I arrived early just as they opened and the same ladies were friendly, smiling and greeting me as I approached the counter. Seems like on my first visit they were just slammed. The Otay Lakes Surgery Center is great but the staff made the difference. As the time for my surgery counted down I could feel I was getting more nervous. When the staff spoke with me they made sure to make eye contact reinforcing my issue had their full attention and were professional, polite and genuinely concerned. I was kept informed and updated throughout the entire process and that made a big difference for me. My Surgical Nurse Stacey came by to introduce herself and described what was going to happen as they began moving me into surgery and then post op stating she would be with me at every step. She made sure I had my questions answered and even brought me warm blankets. Dr. Wallace the anesthesiologist came over, introduced himself, explained everything that was going to happen including my recovery over the next 24 hours and ended asking if I had any questions. Just before kickoff Dr. Lenihan came by asking if I had any questions or concerns. Dr. Lenihan even provided me a DVD video of my entire procedure with his comments. A BIG THANK YOU to Dr. Lenihan, his Medical Assistant Frances, Dr. Wallace, nurse Stacey and every employee I encountered during my procedure at the Surgery Center! Would recommend Dr. Lenihan and the Otay Lakes Surgery Center to anyone.

This was one of the worst medical experiences I have ever had…read more I arrived on time for my scheduled appointment and waited approximately 45 minutes in the lobby before being called back. After that, I waited an additional 35 minutes for the doctor. After more than 80 minutes of waiting, I still had not been seen by a physician. Unfortunately, I had to leave because I needed to get to work. As a result, I never received the medical care I came for despite taking time out of my day and traveling to the clinic. No patient's time should be treated this way. If a clinic is running significantly behind schedule, patients deserve to be informed and given the option to reschedule. Instead, I was left waiting with no regard for my time or responsibilities. I left without being examined, without receiving treatment, and extremely disappointed. This level of service is unacceptable for a medical practice. I would not recommend this clinic to anyone.

Yes they are open during covid!…read more My acne scars have never looked better thanks to Dr. Rullan! They are covid-friendly, and wait times are reasonable. I've had over 12 procedures here and have seen over 75% improvement, coming from severe acne scars. I had all types of scars (rolling, ice pick, boxcar), and all of them saw improvement. As far as pricing goes, it will be a major expense for many, but it's totally reasonable and worth it. Message me if you'd like to see photos of my improvement. I can also tell you how to get a $25 discount here.

Not only is Dr. Peter Rullan a very talented aesthetic eye, he is also a very kind and caring man…read morewho truly wants to improve your skin. I have seen Dr. Rullan three times. The first time I went I purchased a package that included subcision, filler, TCA cross and laser treatment. I believe he calls it the Quattro treatment. I had very significant improvements in my skin. It really helped my confidence. I saw him again for the same package and then twice to refill the filler in my acne scars. The packages are reasonably priced, he does not price gouge you. He has so much experience and has had a hand in inventing some of the treatments derms use across the country, if not outright inventing them himself (phenol peel). I was really insecure about my skin before I met Dr. Rullan and I am so thankful for his work. He will take care of you!

What a phenomenal experience. I can honestly say that I had…read morenothing but incredible interactions with any and all of the staff members here. I also want to give a very special and heartfelt acknowledgments to my surgeon Dr. Quiñonez a.k.a. Dr. Q! Now, that I am back and have had time to fully process my experience, I'm really happy with the care and expertise of Dr. Q and his staff. He is somewhat of a reserved gentlemen but has the most experience at this facility. Depending on who you ask he is also the one who perfected the technique that is primarily used at Pompeii Surgical. Although, I made sure to do a deep dive into every aspect of the surgery, (I did 2 1/2 months of training/ learning). He fully explain the procedure and even drew a diagram to make sure that I was comfortable with what was going to happen. Now, let's talk about the obvious. For most people who come down to use this facility and take advantage of the procedures for a fraction of the cost. the fact that it's in Tijuana, Mexico makes people hesitant and even scared. The false ideals of cartel problems or even dangerous activities that are assumed to happen, is a non factor. I highly recommend this place for a high quality medical experience and for anyone that has to pay out of pocket for bariatric surgery. I have read horror stories about being forced to jump through hoops for insurance companies. To fight for financing and their required qualification period to be approved. at the time of this review the cost was $5300 cash or specialized check. That covered everything but airfare. Unfortunately, as of March 1st, 2022, the price has gone up to $5800. But it's still cheaper than paying in the states and in my opinion, Worth every penny!! It's Unbelievable care at a world class facility. I will tell you that this facility and all those that work here from the: surgeons, assistants and nurses are phenomenal. I also want to mention how fantastic the care coordinators and even the drivers- are professionals of the highest caliber. The facility is incredibly clean and modernized. Guests are treated with world class respect and care. I would highly recommend anyone considering bariatric surgery to come here and make it a vacation.

It's like a hospital. It is false advertisement. Nothing like the photos. The pictures on the site…read moreare of closed locations. They actually had us change rooms on our 2nd day there and sent us to a hotel without staff to assist. The surgery did go well. We were sent to the airport 5 hours earlier due to driver issues. It was false advertisement. Just be warned

Thank you Dr. Edelson, for giving me the most natural and refreshed look! The facelift and upper…read moreand lower eyelid surgery went so smoothly and almost painless. Recovery was speedy and non eventful. The most surprising moment was on the morning of day 2-3 postop (when swelling receded), I discovered my two large sparkling eyes! I was so delighted and thankful that you proposed the eyelid surgery. It does make a great impact on my facial expressions. In addition, liposuction on the lower eye and the neck erased many years of biological aging. During postop care, you were very attentive, meticulously removing sutures progressively. I now realized facial surgery is a very demanding procedure, in terms of precision, delicacy of dissection and stitching, and exceptional experience to judgment on how much skin to remove according to a person's skin quality. In addition, there is the demand of symmetry and balance. These can only be achieved through a combination of sophisticated skills, enormous experiences, and a natural talent of aesthetic judgment. I truly admire plastic surgeons. As a person, you are warm, kind, and sincere, with a calm and down to earth demeanor. I enjoyed our conversations very much. It was truly a pleasure meeting you and be a patient of yours. I choose my plastic surgeon well. I highly recommend Dr. Edelson to be your surgeon too.

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Edelson and his team! I am 6 months post opp for my…read morerhinoplasty and I am obsessed with the results. From consultation to the final result, Dr. Edelson was incredibly thorough and attentive! His understanding of facial proportions/ balance ensured that the results not only met but exceeded my expectations. I feel so confident and love my side profile so much. I highly recommend Dr. Edelson for anyone seeking a skilled & caring team.